Frequently Asked Questions

IRS regulations prohibit Ford House staff from offering value appraisals of any kind, including authentication of art, artifacts, and documents. To find a list of appraisers, visit the American Society of Appraisers and/or the Appraisers Association of America.

Yes, you can use images from our website for non-commercial personal or classroom use without written permission, as long as it meets the definition of fair use. Please credit FordHouse when using one of our images from the website or social media. Images on our website that are credited to another person or organization and may not be used without their permission. If you have questions, please email collectiondept@fordhouse.org.

To use any text, image, audio, or video for commercial use, such as a publication, or for any purpose other than fair use as defined by law, you must request and receive prior written permission from Ford House. To request permission and/or images, please contact collectiondept@fordhouse.org.

Ford House only collects items that relate directly to the historic estate, Edsel and Eleanor Ford, their direct descendants, and former staff who worked for the Fords.

If you have materials related to these topics you think we might be interested in acquiring, please fill out the online form. Someone will be in touch with you. We generally do not consider unsolicited offers of temporary loans, nor can we promise to display loaned or donated items.

Do not bring any items to Ford House before contacting us in writing.

Questions dealing with specific areas relevant to the Ford House estate and our historical collections can be sent to collectiondept@fordhouse.org. We do not have the resources to help with general questions about the Fords or Ford Motor Company history. We encourage you to make use of your local library or search reputable websites.